child development practitioner

The Good Childhood Report, conducted by The Children’s Society, concluded that children and young people may be prevented from reflecting favourably on their upbringing as a result of disadvantages. The Good Childhood Report 2017 presents the extent…

After a busy three months as our brand new Central Region Coordinator, Lesley Ravenscroft unpacks her first 2,683 miles with the Thrive Approach. You can never have too much glitter. I am coming up to three…

The cultivation of secondary classrooms suitable for young people with autistic or other SEND needs is fundamental to both personal and academic success. Secondary schools offer up plenty of challenges for children and young people with…

Research from the National Literacy Trust suggests that more could be done to engage children with reading at secondary school level. How can we help young people to foster a love of books? Dame Jacqueline Wilson…

Increase in permanent school exclusions indicate our education system is failing SEN pupils According to government figures released last Thursday, the number of permanent exclusions from schools in England has gone up, with the equivalent of…

With fidget spinners and JoJo Bows dominating classrooms, Simon Creasey explores the psychology behind some of the biggest school crazes. Trends have always swept through schools, from marbles to Pokémon, they come from nowhere and don’t…

Research suggests that an improved integration of emotional intelligence within schools could have a significant impact on mental health, academic progress, and social skills for children. Reporting for the Metro, Emily Reynolds calls upon a new study from the…

Rising mental health issues are causing almost half of schools in England to see a rise in depression and self-harm amongst children. Incidents of self-harm among children and young people are affecting more than 10,000 schools,…

The developmental benefits associated with children and young people’s engagement with art are vastly documented. Ranging from improved creativity and motor skills, to a greater sense of focus and enhanced academic performance, the arts can be…

Teachers from every school in the country will be given mental health training as part of a new Government initiative aiming to help staff identify issues in their classrooms. Practical advice will be given, helping teachers…

As budget cuts see weekly music lessons scrapped from an Essex school, what does the future of music education look like in the UK? Famously, plenty of schools in Finland lay the foundations for practising music very early…

The inclusion of diverse characters, narratives and themes in children’s books is fundamental to personal development. Children can either find stories that mirror their own experiences or immerse themselves within totally different cultures. Lauren Child, the…

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